What is CVE-2021-1538?

CVE-2021-1538 is a vulnerability in the configuration dashboard of Cisco Common Services Platform Collector (CSPC) that could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

How severe is CVE-2021-1538?

CVE-2021-1538 has a severity score of 7.2, which is considered critical.

What software is affected by CVE-2021-1538?

Cisco Common Services Platform Collector (CSPC) versions up to and excluding 2.9.1 are affected by CVE-2021-1538.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-1538?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-1538 by leveraging insufficient sanitization of configuration entries in the configuration dashboard of Cisco Common Services Platform Collector (CSPC).

How can I fix CVE-2021-1538?

To fix CVE-2021-1538, upgrade your Cisco Common Services Platform Collector (CSPC) to version 2.9.1 or higher.

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CVE-2021-1538

critical

CWE

4/6/2021

7/11/2024

CVE-2021-1538: Cisco Common Services Platform Collector Command Injection Vulnerability

First published: Fri Jun 04 2021(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the configuration dashboard of Cisco Common Services Platform Collector (CSPC) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability is due to insufficient sanitization of configuration entries. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in as a super admin and entering crafted input to configuration options on the CSPC configuration dashboard. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute remote code as root.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cisco Common Services Platform Collector	<2.9.1

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Reference Links

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-CSPC-CIV-kDuBfNfu

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-1538?
CVE-2021-1538 is a vulnerability in the configuration dashboard of Cisco Common Services Platform Collector (CSPC) that could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2021-1538?
CVE-2021-1538 has a severity score of 7.2, which is considered critical.
What software is affected by CVE-2021-1538?
Cisco Common Services Platform Collector (CSPC) versions up to and excluding 2.9.1 are affected by CVE-2021-1538.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-1538?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-1538 by leveraging insufficient sanitization of configuration entries in the configuration dashboard of Cisco Common Services Platform Collector (CSPC).
How can I fix CVE-2021-1538?
To fix CVE-2021-1538, upgrade your Cisco Common Services Platform Collector (CSPC) to version 2.9.1 or higher.

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